TSA Agents Sell Blood Plasma to Cope with Wages During Record-Long Government Shutdown
Some Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are selling their blood plasma to make ends meet as the 38-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on, citing financial struggles. The move is a result of the TSA's reduced pay and the inability to afford basic necessities like gas during the extended closure.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is struggling amid a 38-day government shutdown, as some agents are forced to sell their blood plasma to pay for gas and other essential expenses due to reduced paychecks. The situation is causing financial hardship for the workers who are on the front lines of airport security. In response, the agency has sought assistance from private companies to provide emergency funding. Meanwhile, lawmakers remain at an impasse over the shutdown's duration and resolution.
